Among the thousands of attendees and participants in the popular August festival were professional kite flyers, amateur . With so many kites; it can be over whelming. Washington State International Kite Festival, Long Beach Enjoy world-class kite flying and competitions on the Long Beach Peninsula as flyers from around the world convene to awe spectators with choreographed movements and kite battles. Disclaimer: This episode is an encore presentation of KING 5's Evening. The area is also home to fun annual festivals, including the Washington State International Kite Festival each August in Long Beach. Long Beach also has its quirky, eccentric side. Washington State International Kite Festival website Washington State International Kite Festival on Facebook Contact details: World Kite Museum Home of the Washington State International Kite Festival 303 Sid Snyder Drive PO Box 964 Long Beach, WA 98631 360-642-4020 Contact Email: info@worldkitemuseum.com Country Information United States Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday this Long Beach, Washington State vacation extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. NOAA Recently, my wife gave me my first stunt kite for my 61st birthday. The event includes kite shows, kite conte. "We came all the way from the United Kingdom to fly kites at Long Beach," said kite festival guests Paul and Helen Morgan. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2022. Rent a Bike. Washington's Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world, and tens of thousands awed spectators, many of which participate in the fun with their own kite flying adventures. Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday this Long Beach, Washington State vacation extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. When you combine the beauty of a flying a kite with music, it really takes on a whole new meaning. Every August, the Washington State International Kite Festival takes place in the southwest corner of Washington on the Long Beach Peninsula. [4] It is hosted by the World Kite Museum in Long Beach. The Wildwoods International Kite Festival will see local artists and those from far away unite to bring thousands of unique kites to life. Watch storms, listen to . Dylan doesn't hesitate to get involved with his older peers at the . more. Competitors and spectators come from all around the country and around the world to . "The basic shape of this one (photographed below) is a very traditional Japanese kite called a Rokkaku. For more information go to our web site. Stroll the 'worlds longest beach' while enjoying spectacular kites, events, people and food! But without plenty of wind it was a struggle to stay aloft, and after a crash you . Enter your email address below to receive a reminder message. The festival is held annually the third week of August on the Long beach in Long Beach, WA along the Pacific coast. Wildwoods, NJ Beach Approach August 21 to August 27! Sky Festivals From there, they will take to the skies - fascinating all around and transforming the beach into a kaleidoscope of color. Washington State International Kite Festival Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,